The Stimu Facial: A Fire & Ice Glow-Up That Wakes Up Your Skin
- glowbeautybarTO
- Sep 15
- 4 min read
If your skin feels tired, puffy, or simply flat-out blah, we have just the facial to bring it back to life! The Stimu Facial is one of our most invigorating treatments, a spicy-cool experience that gets your blood flowing, tightens your complexion, and leaves you with an instant, radiant glow. Think of it as your go-to pre-event pick-me-up, post-winter wake-up, or anytime your skin needs a circulation boost.
Safe for pregnancy and suitable for all skin types, it’s the ideal introduction to facials or a quick refresh for even the most seasoned GLOW guest.
What Is The Stimu Facial?
The Stimu Facial is a circulation-enhancing, skin-brightening experience that combines thermal stimulation and cooling techniques to wake up your complexion in the most luxurious way. The treatment begins with a warming spicy pepper solution - don’t worry, it’s gentle and controlled, designed to increase microcirculation, detoxify, and oxygenate the skin. Once that fiery flush has done its job, we bring on the chill.
A cold towel, ice globes, and a cooling mask help bring inflammation down and restore balance, creating the signature fire-and-ice contrast that gives this treatment its cult following.
What It Feels Like
Clients describe the sensation as invigorating, tingly, and soothing all at once. The initial warm “peppery” phase is mild and lasts just long enough to do its job, stimulating blood flow and clearing out stagnation. Then comes the cool-down: an icy refresh using tools and products specifically chosen to calm and restore the skin. You’ll leave feeling awakened, lifted, and totally revived.
Who It's For
The beauty of the Stimu Facial lies in its versatility. It’s suitable for all skin types, ages, and concerns but it truly shines on:
Dull, lackluster skin
Congested or acne-prone skin
Tired complexions needing a glow-up
Pregnant clients seeking a safe but effective facial
First-timers wanting something impactful but not overwhelming
Whether you’re heading to an event, recovering from a long travel week, or just want your skin to look and feel alive again, this facial is designed for you.
The Experience, Step by Step
Your session begins in one of our peaceful, private treatment rooms. After a gentle cleanse and skin prep, your esthetician will apply the warming pepper solution, carefully monitoring your skin’s response. As the heat stimulates circulation and brings a healthy flush to the surface, we follow with a wave of cooling therapies: ice globes, cold towels, and a hydrating mask that leaves skin calm, plump, and visibly renewed.
No needles, no harsh exfoliants, no downtime, just results.
Post-Treatment Expectations
You’ll leave with a dewy, refreshed glow and tighter-looking pores. Some clients may experience mild redness, which typically fades within a few hours. Most clients love how their skin feels instantly more lifted, alive, and clear.
For best results, we recommend booking the Stimu Facial every 4 weeks or as a glow-up treatment before major events. It’s also a fabulous seasonal reset, especially after long winters or dry months. What our clients say about this treatment: " I booked my first facial ever here, and had the amazing Daria treat me! And I'm so happy I chose Glow Beauty Bar for my first facial experience! Since it was my first facial, I decided to book the "Consultation and Treatment Facial", where Daria preformed skin imaging to view any underlying skin conditions. We discussed my current skincare, and she then educated me on what I should be incorporating into my skincare for my skin type, especially because I also suffer from rosacea. Once we completed the consultation, she then recommended the Stimu facial, which left my skin feeling so amazing and glowy after we were done! Ended up purchasing their Glowtox Cleansing Oil too when I came in for my second facial (Calm - Express Facial) right before my wedding, and by far it's one of the best facial oils you can get your hands on! Highly recommend Glow Beauty Bar, and hope to be back soon in the near future!"
-Rebecca Sand
Add-On Enhancements to Elevate Your Glow
Want to take your results further? Customize your Stimu Facial with these GLOW-approved enhancements:
Lymphatic Drainage – Promote detox and reduce puffiness
Holistic Facial Massage – Gua Sha, facial cupping, Kansa wand = total sculpt
LED Light Therapy – Calm inflammation and support healing
Microcurrent – Lift and tone facial muscles
Dermaplaning – Smooth skin texture and remove peach fuzz
Neck & Chest Treatment – Extend the glow beyond your face
Nano Infusion or Microdermabrasion – For extra hydration or exfoliation
Extra Extractions – For breakout-prone or congested areas
Jet Lymphatic & Hydration – Add deep detox and hydration infusion
Your esthetician will recommend the best add-ons for your skin goals.
What to Know After Your Treatment
There’s no downtime, but we do recommend a few simple aftercare steps:
Avoid raising your body temperature (no workouts or saunas) for the rest of the day
Don’t wash your face until the next morning
Avoid exfoliants, retinols, and actives for 3–5 days
Stay hydrated, clean your pillowcase, and skip heavy makeup that night if possible
Who Should Avoid It
While Stimu is safe for most, please let us know if you have:
A pepper or aspirin allergy
Active rosacea or very reactive skin
Vascular fragility
Recent facial injuries or broken skin
As always, our team will walk you through everything in your consult.
Ready to Wake Up Your Skin?
The Stimu Facial is skincare’s answer to a double espresso; energizing, brightening, and absolutely addicting. Whether it’s your first facial or your fiftieth, this unique fire-and-ice ritual will leave you feeling radiant, revived, and GLOWing.
Ashley Cammisuli is the Founder & CEO of GLOW Beauty Bar Inc. and Glowtox. Inspired by her own struggles with acne, Ashley turned her passion for skincare into one of Toronto’s most trusted facial spas. With over a decade of hands-on experience and 20+ professional certifications, she has built an award-winning brand known for results-driven treatments, luxury skincare products, and empowering education. Ashley’s mission is simple: to help women feel confident, radiant, and supported both inside and out.
